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2020

Christopher Brown Christmas Advert 01/11/2020

Christmas Cash

1st November 2020 Christmas is an exciting time but this year we will have to accept its going to be a little bit different. Normally there are parties and celebrations with friends and family but this year we may have to rely on a ZOOM conference call with a bottle of wine or beer for company! However, the bright lights and Christmas trees will still happen and people will be excited about the very essence of Christmas – showing someone that you really care. This year it is possibly more... Read More

Diamond ring 30/09/2020

Christmas Countdown or Christmas Lockdown?

30th September 2020 Lockdown Could Be With Us Before Christmas! Better Start ShoppingNow Before It’s Too Late! The spring lockdown was a nightmare for most of us. For those on lockdown and furlough the novelty was quite interesting at first but as the restrictions were extended for many it became a nightmare and we had our first taste of what confinement and curfew actually meant. There were also the essential workers who kept working tirelessly throughout the period to keep our country running throughout the lockdown.. They may have looked... Read More

Times Have Changed, Or Have They?

28th February 2020 My family have been pawnbrokers for a very long time. In fact we have been in the trade for over 180 years and six generations. We began back in 1840 in Yorkshire and although that business has since ceased trading, the story continues and I have continued with family tradition and now have 8 stores across the north trading as Brown & Gold in Seacroft, Batley, Toxteth and Prescot and Christopher Brown Jewellers in York, Shipley, Liverpool and Pontefract. Jewellery retail is a major part of the... Read More

Time To Show Appreciation & Affection To The One You Love

31st January 2020 Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year and a time to show appreciation and affection for the one you love.  Isn’t it time you moved away from the traditional flowers and chocolates this year and gave something special such as a stunning piece of jewellery that she’ll absolutely adore? Giving a special piece of jewellery is exciting and if you are planning to make it official and give an engagement ring then we have a range of stunning range of hand-picked diamonds... Read More

JAN 2020

3rd January 2020 In the lead up to the Christmas period we had a run on lending on luxury watches, particularly Rolex which helped many business owners manage their cash flow. It’s no surprise however that January and February are among the busiest months in the pawnbroking calendar. With everyone struggling due to the overspending brought about by the Christmas festivities, two thirds of us spend our Januarys paying back credit card bills and overdrafts. Apparently 50% of us avoid the famous January sales in an attempt to save money... Read More